Chitlang Hiking - 5 Days

chitlang home stay village tour

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The Chitlang homestay hiking tour is one of the closest hiking routes from the capital city of Kathmandu. Chitlang is an ancient Newari settlement and village development committee located in the Thaha Municipality of Makwanpur District, in Nepal's Bagmati Province. It is situated in a valley at an elevation of about 1,600 meters, just southwest of the Kathmandu Valley. Staying in a homestay is the best way to experience the richness and diversity of Nepalese culture, as it allows time to engage with the locals. The Chitlang village tour is an exclusive destination for those interested in rural life. This tour showcases the culture of the Tamang people and the traditional lifestyles of the Newar community, all while offering a stunning panoramic view of the mountains from Chandragiri Hill (2551m). From here, you can clearly see the Annapurna Ranges, Ganesh Himal, Buddha Himal, Manaslu, and Langtang Ranges. The surrounding lush greenery and natural beauty are other highlights of the area.

The Chitlang hiking tour is ideal for nature lovers, researchers, and those interested in religion and history, as well as for sightseeing and bird watching. The region boasts an immense diversity of flora and fauna. Inscriptions found in this area date back to the Licchavi era, and it's noted that around 160 species of birds can be observed in the village. During the Rana regime, Chitlang was the only village on the trail towards India, located in the southern part of Nepal.

The village is home to a large apple garden, an organic vegetable farm, and a goat cheese farm. It is surrounded by hills covered in blue pine trees, providing cool and fresh air. While agriculture remains the main source of income for locals, many are gradually turning to tourism, establishing homestays that traditionally showcase their daily lives. These experiences offer something special for visitors. Recently, a few cottages have been built amidst the gardens, providing an exciting and comfortable stay for tourists.

Throughout the village, various signs illustrate that the community has been educated and civilized since ancient times. Visitors can observe many houses, temples, and stupas, all constructed with remarkable wood and stone carvings, artistic rest houses, stone-paved taps, and inscriptions from long ago, which serve as proof of their sophisticated society. History recounts that during the Rana regime, goods were carried to Kathmandu on the shoulders from Chitlang village.

Trip Highlights

Chandragiri Cable Car hilltop tower/panoramic Mountain View.
The entire view of Kathmandu Valley.
Markhu Village boating on Indra Sarobar Lake.
Organic Vegetable farm/ Goat cheese farm.
Chitlang Home Stay Village.
Lush Greenery Forest.
Ashok Stupa in Chitlang village.

Outline Itinerary:

Detail Itinerary Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

In the wake of arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a delegate from our staff who will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel. At night, an appreciated supper will be facilitated by the tour operator of your further program. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing tour and trek planning.

After breakfast, we start our voyage through four stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the structurally rich Durbar Square, the holy Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the intriguing 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and the Bauddha Nath Stupa, which is one of the biggest stupas on the planet. Kathmandu Durbar Square, local market, etc. Subsequent to finishing our visit late in the evening, we drove back to the hotel for a concise meeting about our trek and became more acquainted with our group and were introduced to the guide and porter. After hanging around Thamel yourself, and if needed to buy some trekking gear could have an overnight at your hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu- to Chitlang-5 hours walk.

Drive from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hill/Bhakara, fourteen km away by local bus, and start to hike toward Chandragiri Hill. You could have options, whether you have to hike up to Chandragiri hill or take the cable car for only 8 minutes to reach the top of the hill. While you hike in the perfect weather, you can see such a great view of the whole of Kathmandu Valley, and from the top of the hill, a holy mountain called Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Buddha Himal, Jugal Himal, and Langtang from Annapurna to the Everest range as well. We visited Baleshwar lord shiva Temple, surrounded by a beautiful green lush Garden, a children's park, a view observation tower, and a clean, beautiful restaurant too.
After it all, we continued our hiking descent to Chitlang, an hour and a half to reach Chitlang village. Activities in Chitlang: we can visit the organic vegetable farm, Dairy products like goat cheese farmhouse, old Newar community village, Ashok Stupa, stone paved tops, Apple garden, forestry college, temples, monuments, etc. In the evening, you can enjoy having dinner with a local family and staying overnight.

Day 04:Trek from Chit-Lang to Markhu Bhanjang-3-4 hours walk.

Hike from Markhu. The trail goes gently along the road with lush greenery forest with terraces. Along the way, there are huge and beautiful meadows, goat farms, and people’s lifestyles. Some of the houses are made of Red soil with the help of stone. And wood-carved peacock windows. The roofs of the houses are made of stone and mud.
Markhu village is just very close to the Indra Sarovar River, where we can have fun boating in the evening on the Indra Sarovar Lake. After walking an hour and a half, a huge pine forest arrives. Markhu has emerged as one of the famous refreshment destinations because of its location in Kathmandu. Markhu is a small village at the top of the Kulekhani reservoir. We continue to Kulakhani to have lunch and overnight.

Day 05:Markhu to Kathmandu via Kulekhani-2:30 Hours walk.

2:30 hours walk along the seasonal Road to Kulekhani, walking through a nice Nature all the way flat, and stopping for a lunch break in Kulekhani. It is the largest man-made lake (in Nepal). Kulekhani is also known as Indra Sarobar. Kulekhani is famous for fishing, hiking, trekking, and boating. Boating there will make you feel like you are floating upon the shiny diamond flame. The peaceful pond and boating in it will surely make you fall in love with nature! After enjoying a trip for a couple of hours, the same day will return to Kathmandu, driving by Private Vehicle. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Cost Includes

The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle for your Arrival and departure.
We provide ground transportation with a car, van, jeep, coaster, or Sutlej, depending on the group size.
Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
Accommodation and meals will be provided during the entire hiking period.
Experienced, friendly, and helpful trek/tour guide for your holiday in Nepal.
City sightseeing in Kathmandu and a tour/hiking outside the valley, including an itinerary and a guide.
Necessary documentation work and Entrance fee, as we needed to provide during your Hiking.
A farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a traditional Nepali cultural restaurant after finishing the tour.
All government taxes, VAT, and company service charges

Cost Excludes

All alcoholic beverages, cold drinks, and dessert items are excluded.
Entrance fees for monuments and temples during your city tour.
Expenses for personal items and meals while you are in urban areas like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Personal trek/ tour gear (equipment) is not included.
Tipping for a guide, porters, and driver is expected.
Any additional expenses that are not specified in the included section.

Claudia and Martaam
Italy Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Amazing trip to Chitlang
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We met Bishnu in Kathmandu and we reached the Cithlang Village after a great trip by cable car and then we had an amazing nature walking. It was a pleasure to have an home stay and the day after we enjoyed boating at Marku Village Lake. We experienced also a nice local bus trip to Pharphing.